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The properties were the only three in Vietnam to win placement this year on Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards list, an annual survey by the world's highest circulating magazine of the finest "hotels, destinations and companies that define the very best in travel."

In addition to finishing seventh in the 'Top City Hotels in Asia' category, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi placed 66th on the list of 'Top 100 Hotels Overall.

In the 'Top Resorts in Asia' category, The Nam Hai rose to No. 10, up two spots from last year.

Park Hyatt Saigon ranked 24th among the 'Top City Hotels in Asia.'

More than 17,000 readers of Travel + Leisure determined the rankings, the cover story of the August issue since 1996. This year's edition hits newsstands July 18.

The World’s Best Awards rankings are based on readers’ ratings for rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food and value.